Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction and Tips

The FIFA Club World Cup heats up as Palmeiras face Botafogo on 28 June 2025. Our expert preview unpacks form, player performance, head-to-head stats, and betting markets to give UK bettors a winning edge.

FIFA Club World Cup 28 Jun 17:00

Palmeiras

Botafogo

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction

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Palmeiras has been unbeaten in their last 3 games.
6 of Botafogo's last 8 games have had under 2.5 goals.
5 of Botafogo's last 6 games saw them score first.
5 of Palmeiras's last 6 games have had over 4.5 cards.
4 of Botafogo's last 5 games have had under 4.5 cards.
5 of Palmeiras's last 6 games have had under 10.5 corners.

Palmeiras, currently 1st with 5 points from 3 matches, are coming off a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on 24 June 2025. Goals from Maurício and Paulinho secured the draw, although Palmeiras managing 7 shots on target. Leading the attack are Maurício (1 goal in 3 appearances), Paulinho (1 goal in 3 appearances) and José López (1 goal in 3 appearances). Palmeiras has created on average 1.72 xG in their last five fixtures, showing growing attacking cohesion. Palmeiras have mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.

Botafogo, sitting with points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat against Atl. Madrid on 23 June 2025, with Antoine Griezmann scoring the decisive goal. Commanding the frontline is Igor Jesus, who has scored 2 goals in 3 appearances. Botafogo have generated an average of 1.13 xG in their last five matches. Botafogo are in exceptional form, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable challenge.

Head-to-Head Record

In last 5 head-to-head games, Botafogo has been unbeaten.
7 of the last 8 head-to-head games saw Botafogo score first.
5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Palmeiras and Botafogo have had over 4.5 cards.
5 of the last 6 head-to-head games between Palmeiras and Botafogo have had under 10.5 corners.

Palmeiras Team News and Key Players

Player Name	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Total Shots	Shots on Target	Tackles
Agustín Giay	3	0	0	0.33	0	1.33
Aníbal Moreno	3	0	0	0.33	0.33	2.00
Bruno Fuchs	2	0	0	1.00	0	3.00
Emiliano Martínez	2	0	0	0.50	0	1.50
Estêvão	4	0	0	2.00	0.50	0.50
Facundo Torres	3	0	0	1.00	0	1.00
Felipe Anderson	1	0	0	0	0	1.00
Gustavo Gómez	4	0	0	1.25	0.25	0.75
Joaquín Piquerez	4	0	0	1.00	0	2.25
José López	3	0.33	0	2.67	0.33	0.33
Luighi Hanri	1	0	0	1.00	0	0
Mauricio	4	0.25	0.25	2.25	1.25	0.50
Micael	1	0	0	0	0	1.00
Paulinho	4	0.50	0	1.75	1.00	0.50
Richard Ríos	4	0	0.25	1.75	0.50	2.00
Vanderlan	1	0	0	1.00	0	0
Vitor Roque	4	0	0	1.75	0.25	0.25

Formation: 4-2-3-1

#21 - Weverton (Goalkeeper)
#4 - Agustín Giay (Defender)
#15 - Gustavo Gómez (C) (Defender)
#3 - Bruno Fuchs (Defender)
#22 - Joaquín Piquerez (Defender)
#8 - Richard Ríos (Midfielder)
#32 - Emiliano Martínez (Midfielder)
#40 - Allan (Midfielder)
#18 - Mauricio (Midfielder)
#41 - Estêvão (Midfielder)
#9 - Vitor Roque (Forward)

Botafogo Team News and Key Players

Player Name	Appearances	Goals	Assists	Total Shots	Shots on Target	Tackles
Alex Telles	3	0	0.33	1.00	0.67	1.33
Alexander Barboza	3	0	0	0.33	0	3.67
Allan	2	0	0	0	0	1.50
Artur	3	0	0	1.33	0.67	1.67
Cuiabano	3	0	0	0	0	1.33
Gonzalo Mastriani	1	0	0	0	0	1.00
Gregore	3	0	0	0.67	0.33	3.67
Igor Jesus	3	0.67	0	2.00	1.33	0.67
Jair	3	0.33	0	0.33	0.33	1.33
Jefferson Savarino	3	0	0.33	1.00	0.67	0.67
Joaquín Correa	1	0	0	1.00	1.00	0
Marlon Freitas	3	0	0	0	0	2.67
Marlon Freitas	3	0	0	0	0	2.67
Newton	2	0	0	0	0	1.00
Vitinho	3	0	0.33	0.33	0	3.33
Álvaro Montoro	2	0	0	0.50	0	1.00

Formation: 4-3-3

#12 - John Victor (Goalkeeper)
#2 - Vitinho (Defender)
#32 - Jair (Defender)
#20 - Alexander Barboza (Defender)
#13 - Alex Telles (Defender)
#25 - Allan (Midfielder)
#5 - Danilo Barbosa (Midfielder)
#17 - Marlon Freitas (C) (Midfielder)
#7 - Artur (Forward)
#99 - Igor Jesus (Forward)
#10 - Jefferson Savarino (Forward)

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Betting Tips

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Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction

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